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U.S., Latin America join forces to counter gangs
Juvenile justice officials from six countries share their evolving approaches to preventing youth from joining gangs in their countries at a U.S.-hosted conference.
Miami police train partners to combat transnational crime
By training their counterparts from around the world, Miami-Dade police are helping to combat crime both at home and abroad.
Jordan, U.S. partner on counterterrorism training hub
The new Jordanian Gendarmerie Training Academy, built with U.S. assistance, is training law enforcement officers throughout the Middle East and beyond on state-of-the art counterterrorism tactical skills.
These sleuths detect nuclear and chemical weapons
The world relies on skilled international inspectors with sophisticated equipment to determine whether countries are fulfilling their obligations not to build nuclear or chemical weapons.
U.S. joins other countries in fight against opioids [video]
President Trump declared opioid drug abuse a national health emergency. The U.S. is working with partners to stem the flow of opioids around the world.
Domestic abuse harms whole communities
If there is no place to escape, victims of domestic violence must either submit or fight back, inviting further abuse. Shelters are a basic community need.
Domestic violence shaped her police work
Police around the world have a difficult time convincing domestic violence victims to seek help. Cindy Rodriguez has an advantage: She's been there.
Murders in miniature: The woman who advanced forensic science
Frances Glessner Lee became the "godmother of forensic science" with her miniature studies of unexplained death. A museum exhibition tells her story.
October 18: Allies against human trafficking [webchat]
Join us on October 18 for a webchat on how the private sector can collaborate with government, law enforcement and NGOs to fight human trafficking.